Residents at The Palace Coral Gables recently celebrated the Chinese New Year/Year of the Rabbit with an intergenerational event. The entertainment included traditional dance routines and a music student presentation from visiting Chinese foreign exchange students and students from the Belen Jesuit Preparatory school studying world languages. To honor the Year of the Rabbit, the Chinese students
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Two of the most decorated Olympic champions in their respective water sports joined city officials in Fort Lauderdale at a ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Aquatic Center. Diver Greg Louganis (five Olympic medals) and swimming great Dara Torres (12 Olympic medals) were among the luminaries at the public unveiling of the multimillion-dollar renovation project.
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Staying in a hospital can be difficult for anyone, but children face challenging circumstances when faced with extended hospital stays after an unexpected illness or traumatic accident. To help uplift the spirits of children staying at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, 5-year-old Brody Greene (main photo) began collecting cards for kids as his “Act
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IT’SUGAR continued its growth in South Florida by opening its latest store at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach (139 S. Compass Way). As one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the U.S., IT’SUGAR offers hundreds of varieties of over-the-top sweets, humorous products and immersive candy experiences. Featured brands sold at its stores include Sour Patch
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To kick off the Hallandale Beach Food & Groove event, well-known chefs Jernard Wells and Omar Martinez will host a special celebrity chef dinner from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Icebox Café in Hallandale Beach (219 NE 3rd St). The culinary event includes delectable dishes paired with an array of wines.
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The 21st annual John and Elizabeth’s Toy Drive and Fundraiser was able to distribute 4,000 toys to five Broward County Public Schools, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and three local daycare centers. The toy drive is part of the SSL Foundation’s year-round efforts to improve women’s and children’s lives through education, mentorship and community outreach. Since its inception,
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South Florida remains a mecca for diverse arts and culture experiences, but navigating to the venues can be difficult with never-ending traffic congestion. From West Palm Beach and Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami, a plethora of world-class art exhibits exist for residents and visitors to enjoy. With new Brightline stations now open
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The team at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach recently marked the one-year anniversary of its opening with a Broward County first. During a late-afternoon ceremony, AC unveiled a dramatic handmade mural outside its entrance created with preserved natural moss and wood. The moss mural—brought to life by artist Paloma Teppa, founder and creative director of
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The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will partner with the City of Fort Lauderdale to develop Huizenga Park after the city committed $5 million to the project. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved the funds, along with $950,000 from the State of Florida, towards the $15 million transformation. The DDA and City jointly own
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After nearly a decade of serving up decadent desserts for his loyal fans in Wynwood, former Miami firefighter Derek Kaplan finally has brought his baked goods to Broward County. The recent debut of Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop (250 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1) in Fort Lauderdale is further icing on a cake and sweets business that shows
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The countdown to the inaugural Red Dress, Dress Red Gala event in South Florida is nearly its final stages. The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center’s Hunters Nightclub Red Dress, Dress Red Gala begins at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 at Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) (1855 Griffin Road in Dania Beach). While the
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After opening the Cultural Arts Center last year, John Knox Village continues its commitment to enriching the cultural arts scene in Pompano Beach. Previous performances have included The Latin Divos, The American Sirens, Brazilian Voices, Choir! Choir! Choir! and The Chocolate Nutcracker. Its Jazz Series also featured performances by Ed Calle and the Mamblue Big
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